In case you missed it: January 2 to January 6
A look back at this week's news.
Early pregnancy complications after frozen-thawed embryo transfer
Women who underwent a frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) for assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment were nearly twice as likely to experience bleeding or miscarriage in the first trimester with hormone replacement cycles (HRC-FET) compared to natural cycles (NC-FET), according to a retrospective cohort study published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
2023 changes to remote monitoring and preventive care
What we know so far about remote therapeutic monitoring, remote patient monitoring and preventive services.
Chromosomal abnormalities do not impact ART outcomes
Chromosomal abnormalities in infertile couples who use assisted reproductive technology (ART) do not appear to impact cumulative clinical pregnancy or live-birth rates, according to a study published in the Annals of Medicine.
Frequency of condomless sex among women using reversible methods of contraception
A substudy of the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) trial, which compared three highly effective, reversible methods of contraception, concluded that women assigned either a copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) or the levonorgestrel (LNG) implant may have had condomless sex more frequently than women assigned to intramuscular depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM).
FDA approves mifepristone to be dispensed in certified pharmacies
The US Food and Drug Administration recently updated its guidelines for dispensing mifepristone (the “abortion pill”) to now include certified pharmacies.
Adverse maternal outcomes after uterine conservation in placenta accreta spectrum
May 9th 2024A review of 5 studies reveals a significant 1 in 4 incidence of adverse maternal outcomes following uterine conservation in patients with placenta accreta spectrum, underlining the importance of expert multidisciplinary care.
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Barriers in seeking pelvic floor disorder treatment among ethnic minorities
May 8th 2024A recent shed light on how ethnic minority groups perceive pelvic floor disorders, highlighting barriers to treatment seeking and the importance of raising awareness about available treatment options.
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Variations found in testosterone therapy for women with HSDD
May 7th 2024Dive into the intricate landscape of testosterone therapy prescriptions among women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, revealing diverse patterns in duration, administration routes, and estrogen co-administration.
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